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Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kansas City Chiefs icon finally retires after 375 NFL games
Dan Meers, who has been inside the 'KC Wolf' mascot costume for the Kansas City Chiefs for the last 35 years is hanging up his headgear. Meers is retiring from the NFL and handing over the responsibilities of team mascot to someone else after more than 10,000 events as 'KC Wolf'. Who will take over inside the iconic costume has yet to be publicly announced as Kansas City looks to get back to its championship ways. Meers first portrayed the mascot, Truman the Tiger, for the nearby University of Missouri from 1986 to 1990, before becoming the second KC Wolf as his run at Mizzou ended. The mascot is incredibly popular with the Chiefs fan base, as he has been involved in several notable events with the team, on and off the field. At the 2001 Pro Bowl, Meers, inside the costume, tackled a drunk fan on the field and kept him down until security could arrive to put the person into custody. The NFL's longest-tenured mascot is officially hanging up the suit. Thank you Dan for your commitment to Chiefs Kingdom over the past 35 years ❤️ — Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) July 1, 2025 During a September 2007 game, Meers repeated the feat, this time in front of the home crowd at Arrowhead Stadium, of taking down a trespassing fan. Arguably Meers' worst moment inside the KC Wolf costume happened in November 2013. He suffered several injuries while practicing a zip-line stunt including a broken back, seven broken ribs, a tailbone fracture, and a collapsed lung. Even after the incident, Meers continued to be the Chiefs' mascot for a dozen years. The post-Meers era for the Chiefs begins on September 5, with a game in Brazil against a divisional opponent, the Los Angeles Chargers.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kansas City Chiefs 'GOAT' Shocks Fans With Unexpected Retirement Announcement
Kansas City Chiefs 'GOAT' Shocks Fans With Unexpected Retirement Announcement originally appeared on Parade. A Kansas City Chiefs "legend" just shocked fans with an unexpected retirement announcement, and they're finding it "hard to imagine" the future without the member of the "Chiefs Kingdom Hall of Fame." Advertisement The beloved team took to TikTok earlier today, July 1, with the news, sharing with their followers that "The NFL's longest-tenured mascot is officially hanging up the suit." Dan Meers, who has played the part of K. C. Wolf for 35 years, has taken off his wolf head for the very last time, and, while saddened by his retirement, fans are also celebrating the "incredible legacy" that the man has built over the decades. One football fan who "[doesn 't even] like the chiefs" couldn't help but to agree, "this is a legendary career here." "DAN IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE 🐐," another fan celebrated, with another calling him "Chiefs Kingdom Hall of Fame Dan Meers!!!!!!!!!" Advertisement "35 years of dedication to the Chiefs Kingdom!" someone else wrote in shock. "What an incredible legacy Dan has built." "He's been the mascot the entire time I've been alive 🥺," one fan realized, as another declared, "He's a legend. He will be missed. 😥." "Couldn't imagine 3 years ago crying over a mascot retiring," somebody else, presumably a Chiefs fan by way of Taylor Swift, admitted. "Why do I need a tissue after watching this?!?! 🥹," somebody else wondered. "Congrats Dan! Well done ✅." Another fan admitted that it was "Hard to imagine KC Wolf without Dan Meers!" "Congratulations on 35 years, Dan!" they added. "Thank you for the impact you've had on my life and the lives of so many others!" Advertisement Related: San Francisco 49ers Tight End George Kittle Makes Bold Declaration About Taylor Swift After Surprise 'Shake it Off' Performance Kansas City Chiefs 'GOAT' Shocks Fans With Unexpected Retirement Announcement first appeared on Parade on Jul 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Chiefs' Retirement News on Tuesday
Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Chiefs' Retirement News on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Quite often, team mascots in sports don't get much attention. But on Tuesday, some big news dropped having to do with one of the longest-tenured mascots in the NFL. Advertisement Dan Meers, who has dressed up as "KC Wolf," the official mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs, announced his retirement. He had been "KC Wolf" since 1990, and he was even the league's first mascot to be inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes took to his personal X account to pay his respects to Meers, and he did so with a simple emoji of a goat, as if to say Meers is the greatest of all time. Meers had a brief stint as a mascot for Major League Baseball's St. Louis Cardinals before joining the Chiefs. Before that, he was "Truman the Tiger" for the University of Missouri, the school he graduated from in 1990. Advertisement The Chiefs are one of those franchises that don't necessarily need a mascot to promote themselves. They're the NFL's resident dynasty, having won three Super Bowl championships in the last six seasons, and more could be on the way. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes© Denny Medley-Imagn Images Mahomes and crew went 15-2 last season and were looking to become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls. But they ended up falling short in the big game to the Philadelphia Eagles by a final score of 40-22. Still, they should be back in the hunt this coming season, especially with promising young wide receiver Rashee Rice returning from the LCL and hamstring injuries he suffered in Week 4 last year. Advertisement Related: Wayne Gretzky's Interaction With Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift Catches Attention This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Chiefs' 'Director of Shenanigans' Dan Meers, the original K.C. Wolf announces retirement
Chiefs' 'Director of Shenanigans' Dan Meers, the original K.C. Wolf announces retirement On Tuesday, June 17, the Kansas City Chiefs announced the retirement of Dan Meers, who is best known as the man behind the K.C. Wolf costume and for his role as the team's 'Director of Shenanigans.' In the Chiefs' official statement, team Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt thanked Meers for his 35 years of dedicated service: 'Dan Meers has been the heart and soul behind KC Wolf for 35 years. Since joining the organization in 1990, Dan helped establish KC Wolf not only as a source of energy and enthusiasm on gamedays, but as a symbol of pride and passion for all of Chiefs Kingdom. He ensured that his alter ego brought joy to people young and old, and his deep connection to the Kansas City community has made him a beloved figure to generations of Chiefs fans.' According to the team's release: "Meers graduated from the University of Missouri in 1990, where he served four years as Truman the Tiger. Widely regarded as one of the nation's top collegiate mascots, he finished second in the 1988 and 1990 National Collegiate Mascot Championships and was named the top overall college mascot in the country in 1989. After graduating with honors, Meers began his professional career as Fredbird with the St. Louis Cardinals. After a short stint in professional baseball, Meers joined the Kansas City Chiefs full-time in 1990 after the Chiefs introduced their brand-new mascot, KC Wolf, in 1989." For his part, Meers was incredibly humble in the statement he made regarding his decision to retire, saying: 'To say I'm a blessed man is an understatement. For the past 35 years I've had my dream job. I've worked for the team I love, in the city I love, with the people I love. After all these years I certainly hope Chiefs Kingdom knows just how much I love and appreciate them. I have memories and stories that will last me a lifetime. I especially want to thank my family, the Hunt family, the Chiefs organization and the greatest fans in the world for all the love, support, and laughs we've shared over the past 35 years. I'm truly a blessed, blessed man!' Kansas City's front office did not indicate if it had already chosen Meers' successor in its official statement on Tuesday.
